A discussion with MacArthur Fellows John Gaventa (1981) and Loka Ashwood (2024) about the changing economic and political landscapes of rural America, shifting forms of power, and how they impact citizen engagement. Gaventa and Ashwood bring their unique perspectives from sociology, agriculture, and civic engagement to shed light on how rural America, especially the Appalachian region, has changed over several decades.
April 21, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Blue Note Lounge
635 Sixth Avenue
Knoxville, TN
